Year: 2022
An overview of California’s drug possession laws
Many Californians know that the state has laws against both the possession and distribution of illegal drugs, but few understand the exact distinction or the different penalties applicable to each offense. This post will provide an overview of California’s drug laws...
What is grand theft and how does it differ from other theft?
California has countless laws on its books, including different laws for different crimes. Even within the specific crime of theft, there are many different variations, with different requirements and different possible punishments. Grand theft is one of those...
What are white collar crimes?
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the term, “white collar crime” was coined in 1939. Now, it is a turn-of-phrase for financial fraud committed by business and government fiduciaries. Typically, these crimes involve some kind of violation of trust, not...
An overview of the five federal drug schedules
When it comes to drug crimes not all drugs are treated the same. Federal law classifies drugs into five different schedules for the purposes of prosecuting drug crimes. The most serious crimes involve Schedule I drugs, going down to Schedule V drugs. The following is...
Say and do or don’t do this when stopped by police
What you say and how you act when police stop you can follow you during the entire criminal investigation and prosecution. Do not expect that police will be fair or concerned about your rights. They are legally allowed to lie, intimidate, and bluff in these...
Were my Miranda rights violated?
If you have been arrested and are in police custody, it makes sense that law enforcement officials will want to interrogate you to get as much information as they can regarding the alleged crime. However, when you are facing this kind of questioning, it is very easy...